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Giroud becomes the first player in Premier League history to start a game for both Chelsea and Arsenal in the same season, and he has been speaking to the Blues’ official website: “It’s exciting when you sign for a new side and I’m looking forward to playing [today]. We’ve worked a lot in training and I feel ready.”

Conte makes four changes to the side beaten at Watford, handing a full debut to Giroud. Christensen, Rudiger and Fabregas are also in.

Tiemoue Bakayoko is banned, while Marcos Alonso misses out through injury.